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INTERVIEW | Architect Kengo Kuma Weaves Nature Into New National Stadium’s Design
The December 15 opening ceremony for the New National Stadium in Tokyo inaugurated what is to be a major venue […
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Japan’s Trending Words in Our 2019 Stories: ONE TEAM
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on […]
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2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Rugby World Cup and Other ‘Firsts’ in Japanese Sports
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this […]
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¥156.9-billion Stadium is Ready for Tokyo Olympics 2020. How Do We Not Put It to Waste After?
The New National Stadium, which will be the centerpiece of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, was officially com
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Tokyo Olympics Opens Second Round Lottery for Tickets November 13-26
TOKYO — Residents in Japan are given another opportunity to enter a lottery for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games tickets, the [&
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EDITORIAL | RWC 2019 Fever Should Fuel Japan’s Campaign to Host a Rugby World Cup Again
“It would be a waste not to host a Rugby World Cup again. We aim to realize another RWC […]
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Inoue vs. Donaire play-by-play and live results
Author: Galileo Ferrari SAITAMA – Rising Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue (18-0, 16 KOs) and seasoned Filipino four-divi
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Inoue-Donaire World Boxing Super Series Match: A Battle of Generational Legends
It will be a battle of the ages when Japan’s bantamweight sensation Naoya Inoue, 26, meets wily Filipino veteran [&hel
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EDITORIAL | Can Sapporo be Prepared for the Olympic Marathon in Just 9 Months?
The surprise decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to relocate the marathon and race walking events of t
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[SOCIAL WIRE] Fans Celebrate South Africa’s Stunning Rugby World Cup Championship
After 44-days of Rugby World Cup fever in Japan, South Africa takes it all in a grueling 80-minute game over […]
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South Africa Conquers England to Win RWC 2019 Finals
Author: Galileo Ferrari YOKOHAMA — South Africa played powerfully and precisely, with two converted tries and six su
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Brave Blossoms’ Legacy Will Live Long Past the 2019 Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup action in Japan will have drawn to a close with the championship match between England […]